Strong Foods
Protein is like the building blocks in the body. It helps to repair muscle tissue, skin, and hair.
Name 3 types of protein that comes from animals.
Chicken, Beef, Pork (many different answers)
Like how the clothes we wear protects our skin, vegetables (fibre) protect our organs.
What color vegetable is usually the highest in fibre.
Green vegetables!
Energy Boosters can also be known as carbohydrates. Carbohydrates include things like bread, potatoes and rice. What portion of your plate do you think should be filled with carbohydrates each meal?
A. 1/4
B. 1/2
C. 1/3
A. 1/4, we should try to make sure about 1/4 of our plates are filled with carbohydrates.
As we get older and grow, our bodies are also growing. What mineral do you think is the most important for growth and development.
A. Potassium
B. Calcium
C. Sodium
B. Calcium is the correct answer!
Calcium helps to keep your bones strong and is especially important in growing individuals.
A. Chocolate milkshake and fries.
B. Salad/Veggies and water
C. Sugary juice and onion rings
B. Salad/Veggies and water.
Having vegetables on the side helps to increase the nutritional value of the meal and makes it more balanced
Some people chose to not eat animals and become vegetarian. Even when you don't eat meat it is still important to get your protein in.
Name 3 types of protein that do not come from animals.
Tofu, Beans, Lentils
This vegetable helps improve your eye sight. You may have heard the saying "why do you never see a rabbit with glasses."
Carrots!
A. Carbohydrates and essential to help the body have energy.
B. Carbohydrates can include bread and potatoes.
C. All carbohydrates are bad.
C. All carbohydrates are bad.
Some people spread misleading information about carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are not all bad and are needed in our body. Some carbohydrates and healthier then others (Whole grain rice is healthier then cake) but not ALL carbohydrates are bad.
What are three foods that contain calcium?
Yogurt, cheese and milk. All these foods belong to the "dairy group" and all contain high concentrations of calcium that help to promote growth.
Why is it so important that we work hard to have a balanced diet.
It is important we work hard to have a balanced diet because it helps to ensure that the body can function properly, whether that be to grow, fight an infection or improve our mental health. It is ok that we have treats every once in a while but we want to make sure we are also filling our body with healthy nutrients.